One Day Trip to Nara's Best Cherry Blossom Spot: Enjoy the Breathtaking View at Yoshino

We will introduce a day trip tour to Nara and Mt. Yoshino departing from Osaka in March and April 2025. You can enjoy traveling on the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue Symphony", which is very popular and difficult to reserve, for either the outbound or return trip.
Day trip (Departing from Osaka Abenobashi Station at 10:10, arriving between 16:50 and 18:30)
Avoid the Crowd and Enjoy Cherry Blossoms of Mt. Yoshino in Nara
Mt. Yoshino in Nara is a popular spot at this time of year where you can enjoy walking while enjoying the spring scenery of cherry blossoms in bloom. You can ride the popular Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony" on either the outbound or return journey, which is a must-ride. As you will be using the Kintetsu train both ways, you can return smoothly without traffic jams. Enjoy spring in Nara with this great value plan that also includes a lunch box!
Easy to Book! Heading to Mt. Yoshino Easily
There are many things to worry about when traveling to Japan for the first time, such as how to buy tickets and how to transfer trains. Don't worry, our tour conductors and staff will support you throughout the trip! We will bring a translator, so even if you can't speak Japanese, it's not a problem. You can apply online using your computer or smartphone.
Nara and Yoshino's Cherry Blossom Tour Details
8:00AM-10:00AM: Meeting at Osaka Abenobashi Station

The terminal station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line.
It is directly connected to the Abeno Harukas high-rise commercial complex.
It is adjacent to Tennoji Station on the JR West and Osaka Metro lines, so transfers can be made on foot.
Departing from Osaka Abenobashi Station
(You must take the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony" on either the outbound or return journey.)
On the "Blue symphony" you can enjoy the luxurious interior and the scenery outside the window. (Travel time: 1 hour 18 minutes) Cakes, ice cream, coffee, and more are available for purchase on board.
Enjoy Nara's specialty "persimmon leaf sushi" on the train.
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Arriving at Yoshino Station

This station is the gateway to Mt. Yoshino, famous for its cherry blossoms.
Directly in front of the station is Senbonguchi Station of the Yoshino Ropeway, which can take you up to Shimo Senbon (Yoshinoyama Station).
Free Time to Explore the Beautiful Cherry Blossoms of Mt. Yoshino!
Enjoy walking while admiring the cherry blossoms at Mt. Yoshino, surrounded by nature. There are many slopes, but if you climb up you can reach an observation deck with a panoramic view of Mt. Yoshino.
On the way, take the ropeway from Yoshinoyama Station to Senbonguchi Station.
*If you wish, we can guide you to "Kinpusenji Temple" (additional charge of 1,500 yen)

Departing from Yoshino Station
(You must take the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony" on either the outbound or return journey.)
PM16:50-19:55: Coming Back to Osaka
This concludes the tour. This time, we introduced a day trip tour departing from Osaka Abenobashi Station to enjoy spring in Nara and Yoshinoyama. For more information on the tour and to apply, please see the following page.
Apply for a Tour to Nara and Yoshino
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